Dear All,
The following event may be of interest and even if it's not it gives you
an idea of some of the things staff of The Vegan Society get up to.
The Changing Lifestyles event is bringing together people from as far
away as Herefordshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire and
the Welsh borders.
The Birmingham group has a stand throughout and will be making links
with potential allies such as the Transition Towns network. (Rob
Hopkins, Transition initiator, is taking part in the Tuesday evening
events after Amanda's talk and presenting the following morning.)

Media Release
Issued Thursday 29 Jan 2009
for immediate release

Midlanders to hear benefits of meat-free menus

Good plant-based food can be delicious and eco-friendly - and good for
business. That's the message Midlanders will hear next week from Amanda
Baker of The Vegan Society. Amanda will address the 'Changing
Lifestyles' expo at Birmingham Town Hall at 3.30 pm on Tuesday 3
February.

Amanda Baker said today, "Good plant-based food is well worth tasting:
it's tasty and nutritious and kind to people, animals and our planet.
Plant-based food can reduce pressure on our scarce reserves of fertile
land, fresh water and fossil fuels. Good vegan options on menus can
attract a wide range of new customer such as healthy eaters and
vegetarians and groups with one vegan member."

Businesses can benefit from promotional partnerships with The Vegan
Society, such as the free 'Vegan-Friendly Promise' window sticker
scheme. You are also welcome to contact The Vegan Society for free
information and personal mentoring on plant-based living. Free copies
of the full-colour booklets 'Vegan Catering for All' (for caterers) and
'Plant-Based Nutrition' are also available from The Vegan Society.

Information contact: info@... - 0121 523 1735/6 -
www.vegansociety.com
Media contact: Amanda Baker: media@... - 07847 664793 -
0121 523 1737

Notes for Editors:

1. Founded in 1944, The Vegan Society promotes vegan lifestyles - which
exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of
exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
Registered Charity No 279228, Company Registration No 1468880, VAT
Registration No 448 5973 95
2. 'Changing Lifestyles' is a three-day exploration of sustainable
living, from noon on Mon 2 Feb until 9 pm on Wed 4 Feb 2009, part of the
process of building a sustainable, resilient UK Midlands from
Herefordshire to Lincolnshire.
For more information see http://www.globallylocal.net/ or contact
Malcolm and Balbir Currie on dmc@... or 0121 523 6682.
3. Nutrition advice from The Vegan Society is based on scientific
research, summarized in our book, 'Plant Based Nutrition and Health' by
Stephen Walsh PhD (ISBN 978-0-907337-26-3) and explained for parents in
'Feeding your Vegan Infant with Confidence' by registered dietician
Sandra Hood (ISBN 978-0-907337-29-4).
ENDS

Best wishes,
Patricia

Patricia Tricker, Vegan Society Trustee & National Contacts' Coordinator
Cottage 3, Arrathorne, Bedale, DL8 1NA
e-mail: vegan@...

THE VEGAN SOCIETY IS NOW 64 YEARS OLD - see www.vegansociety.com.